The event was a contribution to all of the love and support that I have been given throughout my world travels. From the very start of my career as a Marine Mammal Scientist, to my recent and 60th UN-recognized country, the friendships that I have created, strengthened, and honored have definitely helped me find the mental endurance to continue traveling while never losing sight of my goals.

Each and every individual that was part of the event have inspired me in some way or other, and I could not think of a better way to show my appreciation than to have an event highlighting my most exhilarating, challenging, and rewarding adventure yet – “The Voyage of Discovery.”

This was a celebration for the start of the world trip and the upcoming voyage of accomplishing my biggest life’s dream, of traveling to every country in the world. This was a low key event, with food, music, dancing, and a few surprises were present throughout the day. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to catch up with my close friends and family, and was able to chill out with them before leaving the country at the end of the year. Here are some of the best photographs from the weekend event:

Oakley (Jeep Wrangler), Josh, and I; Snowy Temps; 2015

An English Teacher & A Student; A Mentor & A Friend; 2015

The Boys & Josh; 2015

The Losinger Family; 2015

Benford Family Group Photograph; 2015

My Dad & His Children; 2015

Group Photograph; 2015

My Favorite Peeps (Most PSU Alumni); 2015

Krystal & Trent (Awesome Couple); 2015

Rockwood Area High School Good Mates; 2015

My Best Friend Kate (One of my Biggest Supporters); 2015

The Kuna Family; 2015

A Few Members of the Benford Family + Gram; 2015

The Lundie Family; 2015

Becky and I; High School Mates; 2015

My Second Mom, Terry; 2015

Thank you to Jake Young for putting your talent to use!

Jake & I (My Photographer for the Event & Cousin); 2015

I rented a condo for the weekend and it definitely was a good touch to the epic event that weekend. Here are a few of the PG-13 photographs:

The After-Party Crew; 2015

Skerponator (Best Mate, Inventor of Beer Bear); 2015

Beer Bear Ready to Go (Round 2); 2015

After Party Now Begins; 2015

The Langlois Family; 2015

Martin, Alyssa, and I; Florida Adventurers; 2015

Stephanie & Falen; Good Mates; 2015

Falen & I; Photobomber: Skerponator; 2015

Little Brother, Jake, Had Too Much Fun; 2015

My Gram turned 80! I was able to take a break from traveling to celebrate for the joyous occasion. Here are a few of my favorites:

Gram & I Celebrating Her 80th; 2015

Mom & Gram; 2015

A little background about Jeepin’ around the world:“The Voyage of Discovery” main focuses are adrenaline, conservation, and education. I will trek to 221 countries, drive Oakley my 2010 Jeep Wrangler to 150+ countries, experience all 7 continents, and learn over 15 languages for this ultimate trip of lifetime. Josh is part of the team, where he will be on the adventure with me, and Maggie aka mom is also part of the team where she will be assisting from the states to reach my goals within each country visited.

*This particular event was published in the Daily American to help promote the world tour and can be found here.

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MEXICO

DREAM. EXPLORE. LIVE.

Thank you for stopping by! My name is Jessica and I have been coined the term "World Traveler." I have trekked to 60+ countries, 48 US states, and even started driving my Jeep around the world on "The Voyage of Discovery!" I suppose you can say I am a bit addicted to global travels!
My career as a Marine Mammal Scientist allows me to spend a few months researching whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, fish, and endangered species within various international regions.
Feel free to come along for the adventure, you never know where I will end up!
Dream. Explore. Live.